Why Mondays aren't that terrible

Everyone suffers from a case of the Mondays sometimes, but cheer up - here are some reasons why Monday isn't so bad after all.

By Carrie Taylor

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Getting a job

According to a new study by Bright.com, Mondays are the best day for looking and applying for a new job. It showed 30 percent of people who applied on a Monday moved onto the next stage in the hiring process - so what are you waiting for? less

According to a new study by Bright.com, Mondays are the best day for looking and applying for a new job. It showed 30 percent of people who applied on a Monday moved onto the next stage in the hiring process - ... more

Photo: John Moore, .

According to a new study by Bright.com , Mondays are the best day... Photo-4443404.73382 - Houston Chronicle

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Get on a diet

The first day of the week is also the best day to start a diet. But whatever you do, don't start Tuesday - chances are it will not stick.

The first day of the week is also the best day to start a diet. But whatever you do, don't start Tuesday - chances are it will not stick.

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The first day of the week is also the best day to start a diet. But... Photo-5022320.73382 - Houston Chronicle